Campus Awareness, Response, & Evaluation of Distressed Students

The CARE Support NetworkDivision of Student AffairsDivision of Public Safety

The CARE TeamCampus Awareness Response Evaluation

The CARE Team:•assesses, & responds to concerns, threats, or events affecting the rights & safety of students & the GRU community•meets weekly to review CARE reports, the need for intervention, & monitor cases•may convene when a crisis occurs that requires immediate intervention

Our Responsibility- Awareness• Everyone should be aware of the signs of Distressed Students:

– Excessive nervousness, tension or emotions– Lack of energy, falling asleep in class, listlessness– Excessive absences or withdrawal & isolation – Notable changes in hygiene, appearance, & weight– Significant decline in quality of class work– Bizarre and situation-inappropriate behavior – Aggressive behavior including threats to others– Expressions of suicide or intent to harm others

Our Responsibility- Action• Everyone should act appropriately to help Distressed Students:• IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION- call 911 for a medical emergency and

then call Public Safety 706-721-2911– When a crisis or dramatic event requires an immediate response to

prevent or intervene in threats to life or safety• SUBMIT A CARE REPORT / TELL SOMEONE –

When early, subtle, but obvious signs of stress are exhibited- http://gru.edu/grucares

• REFER FOR HELP / SUPPORT & SUBMIT A CARE REPORT- When chronic, or multiple, or obvious signs of stress are noticed– Counseling 706-737-1471– Student Health 706-721-3448– Dean of Students Office 706-737-1411

After Hours / Weekend Assistance• Urgent / Emergency Safety or Medical needs– GRU Public Safety: Dial 706-721-2911– Augusta-Richmond County 911 Center: Dial 911– GRU Emergency Services: Dial 706-721-CARE (2273)

• Urgent Counseling needs- 24-hr Hotline Services• Georgia Crisis & Access line – 800-715-4225 - http://www.gru.edu/admin/counseling/referraguide2013.pdf

• Continued Monitoring - CARE Reports – Accurate/precise contact info is required for response

SEE SOMEONETELL SOMEONE

If you or someone you know is in a distressing situation, support is available.

GRU CARES.http://gru.edu/grucares

CARE Team Core Members– Vice President for Student Affairs

• Dr. Mark Allen Poisel (706-737-1411)– Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

• Dr. Kevin Frazier (706-721-0955)– Assistant Dean of Students (Student Affairs)

• Ms. Gina Thurman (706-737-1411)– Director of Counseling Services

• Dr. Robert Mays (706-737-1471)– Medical Director of Student Health

• Dr. Chad Asplund (706-721-3448)– Public Safety Representative

• Captain Ted McNeal (706-667-4114)